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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km) it is the second fully electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022.

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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The EQS, the first electric luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz, will start in the first half of 2021 in Factory 56 at the Sindelfingen site (Germany). Compact car class customers can look forward to two fully electric compact SUVs in the EQA and EQB in 2021.

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Mercedes-Benz to invest ~€500M to produce electric compact EQ model at Hambach plant

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The Hambach plant in France, which currently produces smart brand electric vehicles, will produce a compact electric car of the new product and technology brand EQ. Mercedes-Benz Cars plans to launch more than ten electric cars by 2022 throughout all segments, from smart to large SUVs.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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The fully electric BYD Atto 3 SUV was the top-selling electric model, with over 19,200 units delivered. The automaker solidified its commitment to the region as Thailand works toward its goal of having 30% of vehicles manufactured in the country to be electric. BYD was Thailand’s best-selling EV maker last year.

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Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV

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Audi plots a new lower-cost EV, an electric A3 or Q3 After unveiling the new Q6 e-tron this week, its next-gen premium mid-size electric SUV, Audi, is planning a smaller, lower-cost EV. Despite the recent public debate, there is no doubt the future of the car is electric,” Audi’s boss explained.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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With the Concept EQS, Mercedes-Maybach is providing a clear preview of the first fully electric series-production model for the luxury brand. A further all-electric model is also set to appear on this basis, the EQS SUV, which will go into series production in 2022, even before the Maybach.

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